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Charming Old House For 2 w/ Modern Interiors, Different Level Rooms MTA Licensed

Birgu, Malta

House

People: 2

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 2

Min. Stay: 4 nights

House in Vittoriosa, Malta, Malta-Gozo - In The Centre, Very Close To The Vittoriosa Waterfront & A Rocky Beach

Situated near Victory Square with views of it from all rooms having its main door in a narrow old street. Main door leads onto a staircase leading to the first floor and above, having 4 floors in all. These include a kitchen/dining at first floor with an adjacent old room known as a 'birth room', which is one of the features of the house. This is now used as a lounge area, which can also sleep another 2 persons or children. Kitchen enjoys a lovely balcony as well as the living room, which is situated at second floor with an adjacent shower. The main bedroom is reached through a spiral staircase at third floor, air-conditioned & has an en-suite & closet. Property enjoys a small utility room at roof level adjacent to a lovely sun terrace with splendid views of Victory Square, the Three Cities, Grand Harbour & Valletta. Non-smoking house (smoking allowed only in balconies & sun terrace). No pets. Close to museums, churches, bars, restaurants, waterfront & the local market every Tuesday.

It is only seconds from Valletta by means of the ferry.

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom

Sleeps 2

Owner

Sardinella52

Member Since 2013

Speaks

english, italian

Calendar last updated:

19 Nov 2018

About Sardinella52

My husband and I are both very excited in welcoming you in our property. We have renovated this old townhouse to the best of our capabilities and we are sure that you will enjoy your stay with us. I am an Architect and have dedicated a lot of time and effort into this restoration venture. Ramon my husband works in insurance and has physically worked hard in the house.
We love travelling and meeting new people.
We will be pleased to always help you and recommend any places of interest, restaurants, etc.. and can offer our help in booking rental cars, transfers or tours.

Sardinella52 purchased this House in 2007

Why Sardinella52 chose Birgu

As it is in the centre of this lovely historical city, with breath taking views and seconds from the waterfront and Valletta.

What makes this House unique

Close to all amenities, places of interest and several bars and restaurants.

Facilities

Internet

Air Conditioning

TV

Satellite or Cable

Children Welcome

Heater

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms

Shower room 1

shower

Shower room 2

shower

En-suite bathroom to main bedroom with wc, basin & large pebble shower with jets. Bathroom at second floor to living room with wc, basin & small shower.

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Freezer

Stove

Oven

Microwave

Toaster

Pantry Items

Dishes & Utensils

Kitchen

Fully equipped kitchen with electric cooker, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster and tea making facilities. Also includes an extendable dining table seating 4 up to 6 people. Kitchen has a fan and balcony.

Dining

Dining Area

Dining

comfy seating for 4 people

Entertainment

Television

Satellite / Cable

Books

Games

Outside

Balcony

Outdoor Grill

Deck / Patio

Golf

The only golf course on the Island is located in Marsa at the Marsa Sports Club which is only a 10 minute drive by car and can be reached by bus.

Suitability

Long-term Renters Welcome

Notes

Notes on accommodation:
Cot available on request.
Although children are welcome parents have to keep in mind that every room is located on a different level with old staircases and spiral staircases and hence could be dangerous if toddlers or young kids are present.
No safety gates or features are installed so bringing children is at your own risk.
We're afraid that the house is not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for the elderly if they have problems getting up and down stairs.
No pets allowed and no smoking in the house is allowed.
Wi-fi available throughout.
Outside:
Sun terrace on roof has splendid views of the harbour, the 3 Cities and Valletta with full views of the Square especially during feasts and many other cultural celebrations and on-going activities. Terrace is equipped with a teak dining table and 4 chairs, a BBQ and a retractable canopy.
Utility Room:
This includes a basin and washing machine with hanging lines to dry clothes.
Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service:
Towels & linen are available & included in price. Cleaning & change of linen takes place after 7 nights if min. stay of 14 nights. This can be changed according to the duration of the stay. Cleaning can be made more often on request at an extra charge.
Other:
Lounge is an old feature room known as the birth room as it was originally connected to the ground floor & reached by a ladder. The room is only 6 courses high which makes it a cosy space to unwind or read a book. There is also a double bed in the room

House Rules

Check-in: Flexible

Check-out: 10:00

Cancellation Policy

100% refund for cancellations more than 30 days before check-in date. 50% refund for cancellations more than 14 days before check-in date.

63 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

1 - 6 of 63

Great house, excellent location

5/5

Stayed Oct 2018

Derek L.

Excellent location where you can easily get the ferry into Valletta, only takes 5 mins (or take the local bus). Then a few mins walk to Valletta bus station where you can get buses everywhere. Nice local restaurants and a couple of handy shops for provisions. House is full of character with a nice roof terrace, but over 4 levels, so lots of steps! Ramon is extremely helpful & friendly, couldn't hope for a better host. Thoroughly recommended.

Submitted 8 Nov 2018

Perfect

5/5

Stayed Oct 2018

Mick S.

The house is well located and easy for the ferry across to Valletta. 10 Eur for 7 day pass this included the lift to top of barracks and access to centre of Valletta.

The house as character and everything you need is just yards for the house for restaurants cafes. Will be back.

Submitted 18 Oct 2018

Traditional maltese house in great location

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Jackie N.

Really enjoyed our week. House is full of character but with all modern comforts. Air conditioning in bedroom an example. Birgu is a great place to stay. Local bars and restaurants in the centre and more places to eat by the marina. Several interesting places to visit very nearby including fort st Angelo, maritime museum and inquisitors palace. (Ticket for all 3 is 13euro). Going farther afield very easy. Buses 2 minutes away or ferry to valetta at the quayside. Would definitely recommend this house.

Submitted 25 Aug 2018

Lovely property in an ideal location

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Diana K.

My wife and I have just spent a lovely week in this delightful property. Overlooking Victory Square with views of the harbour the house is ideally situated for the ferry to Valletta and a few minutes walk from the nearest swimming location. The house is well equipped and our host was most welcoming and gave us a brief tour of the local area which was a great help. There are plenty of bars and restaurants close by and a couple of shops for food. For the first time in a long time we didn't hire a car and found we really didn't need one and with parking at a premium we made the right choice. Overall we had a fabulous holiday in this delightful property which we would highly recommend.

Submitted 6 Aug 2018

A great location and a beautiful property in Vittoriosa (Birgu).

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Emer Dunne

The house is situated in the historic Vittoriosa with easy access to Valletta by ferry. This area had plenty of things to do and see with fine cafes and restaurants in the area. This sympathetic but modern renovation is comfortable and roomy. The owner is more than helpful and the home was well stocked. I recommend this property, we had a wonderful time. If you have mobility issues this may not be for you as there are stairs to 4 levels.

Submitted 13 Jul 2018

Amazing place with great owner!

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Debra H.

We highly recommend this rental! The house itself is lovely, with authentic stonework, ceiling beams and the first floor stone stairs actually have a slight dip in them due to being worn down over centuries (this is amazing to Americans as we don't often see stone stairs and haven't had time for them to wear down). The bed was very comfortable and there is an in-room air conditioner to fight the heat and humidity at bedtime.

All amenities were available, including hair dryer, iron and ironing board, even some various electrical plug converters for appliances from other countries. Best of all though were the tiny details that made our stay so relaxing: the bathroom had toilet paper and other toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, soap, cotton swabs, etc. The kitchen had all necessary dishes/utensils/cookware, plus paper towels, coffee, tea, various spices and olive oil. Ramon had even stocked some ham, cheese, bottled water, and some biscuits/cookies!

The hosts' consideration extended further, with flexibility on our arrival time (our ride was late and Ramon patiently waited for us in the square), and made arrangements for a drop-off at the airport upon our departure.

The only drawback for some people would be the circular staircase mentioned in the description. It is very steep and narrow and I can see less-agile visitors struggling with it. This was not at all a problem for us -- we found it charming -- but wanted to point it out in case a potential renter is wondering about it.

Submitted 21 Jun 2018

1 - 6 of 63

Location

Birgu, Malta

Coast/Beach:

2 minute walk to the Vittoriosa Waterfront/Yacht Marina/Water Taxis.

5 minute walk to a rocky beach known as 'It-Toqba'.

20 minute walk or 5 minute drive to a sandy beach in Kalkara.

10 minute drive to Ramla Beach in M'Scala.

15 minute drive to the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk with a daily tourist market and various restaurants specialising in sea food and fresh fish.

20 minute drive to Pretty Bay in Birzebbugia.

45 minute drive to Ghadira Bay.

55 minute drive to Gozo Ferry.

Travel:

Malta International Airport is a 15 minute drive away with pick-up from airport included in the price.

The Gozo Ferry is available at Cirkewwa which is a 55 minute drive away.

Both locations can be reached by bus although a car is recommended to discover most places comfortably in Malta.

5 minute water taxi to Valletta from the waterfront located 2 minutes away. Lift at Valletta taking you up to Upper Barrakka Gardens.

Distances:

10 minute drive to M'Scala providing entertainment in evenings.

15 minute drive to the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk with a daily tourist market & various restaurants specialising in fresh fish.

15 minute drive to Tarxien/Paola where one can find the Tarxien Neolithic Temples & the Hypogeum.

Vittoriosa is one of the Three Cities with various places of interest and historical places to visit including the Inquisitor's Palace, the Malta Maritime Museum, Couvre de Port, Auberge de France and several churches.

Plenty of activities are held during the year including the famous Feast of the Patron St. Lawrence held every year on the 10th August with the spectacular Notte di San Lorenzo on the eve of the Feast (fireworks from sea). The feast of St. Domenic is also held around the same period. The Birgu Fest is also very famous and held every October where one of the nights is Birgu by Candlelight, which is a magical night not to be missed.

Plenty of other activities during the year include concerts, shows, exhibitions, folk and cultural activities in the Square and along the waterfront. Processions and exhibitions are held during the Christmas, Lent and Easter period.

Both local banks and main Police Station may be found in Cospicua which is the neighbouring city. General stores, pharmacy, doctors' clinic, dentist, etc... may be found in the centre of the city. There is also a local taxi service centrally located.

Availability

Additional pricing information

Refundable damage deposit

£133

Booking Notes:
In order to guarantee your booking we would need a 25% deposit payable through PayPal. An invoice would be sent to you once confirmed. Full payment is to be paid on arrival in cash. If you are not familiar with PayPal contact us & we will accept a bank transfer or any other form. Our bank details will be given on request.
A security deposit of Euro150 in cash will be required on arrival. This will be refunded in full if no damages are found before departing.
Changeover Day:
Check in: 16:00
Check out: 11:00
In the case that we do not require the house you would be free to check out after this time. Check in depends on guests departing in the morning, if no guests depart at 11.00 then check in can be made in the morning.
Prices quoted are for 2 people. Extra person Euro20 per person per night.
Monthly rates available on request.
A/C in bedroom at an extra cost of Euro 10/night.
Washing machine at an extra cost of Euro 5/ week.
Starter pack at a one time charge of Euro20.
Children under 12 years of age - complimentary.